US3314252A
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Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1966-06-07
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Granted: 1967-04-18
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Expires: 1986-06-07
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Kanamaru Yoshio
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-04 04:20
CPC Classifications
F; F23; F23Q; F23Q2/00; F23Q2/16; F23Q2/173
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
143 words
A GAS FUELED LIGHTER, COMPRISING: (A) A CASING HAVING A RESERVOIR CONSTRUCTED TO HOLD FUEL UNDER PRESSURE; (B) A BURNER VALVE ASSEMBLY ATTACHED TO SAID CASING, SAID ASSEMBLY BEING IN COMMUNICATION WITH SAID RESERVOIR; (C) A FINGERPIECE, SNUFFER CAP AND SPARK PRODUCING MECHANISM MOUNTED ON SAID CASING, SAID CAP INCLUDING A BLOCK PORTION; (D) AN OFF-ON VALVE MECHANISM LOCATED WITHIN SAID BURNER VALVE ASSEMBLY, SAID MECHANISM INCLUDING A RECIPROCATING VALVE STEM CONTAINING A PASSAGEWAY TERMINATING AT THE TOP THEREOF IN A FIRST PORT AND AT ONE SIDE THEREOF IN A SECOND PORT, RESILIENT SEALING MEANS MOUNTED WITHIN SAID VALVE ASSEMBLY IN COVERING RELATIONSHIP WITH RESPECT TO SAID SECOND SIDE PORT WHEN SAID OFF-ON VALVE MECHANISM IS IN UPPER CLOSED POSITION AND IN DOWNWARDLY TWISTED UNCOVERING RELATIONSHIP WITH RESPECT TO SAID SECOND SIDE PORT WHEN SAID OFF-ON VALVE MECHANISM IS IN LOWER OPEN POSITION;
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
143 words
A GAS FUELED LIGHTER, COMPRISING: (A) A CASING HAVING A RESERVOIR CONSTRUCTED TO HOLD FUEL UNDER PRESSURE; (B) A BURNER VALVE ASSEMBLY ATTACHED TO SAID CASING, SAID ASSEMBLY BEING IN COMMUNICATION WITH SAID RESERVOIR; (C) A FINGERPIECE, SNUFFER CAP AND SPARK PRODUCING MECHANISM MOUNTED ON SAID CASING, SAID CAP INCLUDING A BLOCK PORTION; (D) AN OFF-ON VALVE MECHANISM LOCATED WITHIN SAID BURNER VALVE ASSEMBLY, SAID MECHANISM INCLUDING A RECIPROCATING VALVE STEM CONTAINING A PASSAGEWAY TERMINATING AT THE TOP THEREOF IN A FIRST PORT AND AT ONE SIDE THEREOF IN A SECOND PORT, RESILIENT SEALING MEANS MOUNTED WITHIN SAID VALVE ASSEMBLY IN COVERING RELATIONSHIP WITH RESPECT TO SAID SECOND SIDE PORT WHEN SAID OFF-ON VALVE MECHANISM IS IN UPPER CLOSED POSITION AND IN DOWNWARDLY TWISTED UNCOVERING RELATIONSHIP WITH RESPECT TO SAID SECOND SIDE PORT WHEN SAID OFF-ON VALVE MECHANISM IS IN LOWER OPEN POSITION;
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1970-04-17 | 1970-10-17 | 1971-04-18 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1974-04-17 | 1974-10-17 | 1975-04-18 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1978-04-17 | 1978-10-17 | 1979-04-18 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |